Thoughts on Electra?

The name Electra/Elektra came up on my post soliciting suggestions for a sister to a boy name Atlas. I immediately fell in love. Electra! Strong, spunky, mythic, feminine, elegant, a perfect pair with Atlas.

Then again, I don't see Electra suggested very much on name sites. Is she just obscure, or are the tragic and Freudian connotations enough to put people off? Is Electra usable?

I love Electra! You're right, it isn't around much, but I don't think it's her Freudian connections, I think people find it obscure. Why? I don't know, because like you said, she's powerful, mythical, and well, electric

I like the sound of the name but unfortunately when I hear it I think of strippers for some reason. I hope that dosnt sound rude because I'm not trying to be, it's just certain names make me think of certain types of people.

I love Electra! You're right, it isn't around much, but I don't think it's her Freudian connections, I think people find it obscure. Why? I don't know, because like you said, she's powerful, mythical, and well, electric

I feel like some names just fall through the cracks. Mara, for instance, is a perfectly sweet and lovely name that checks so many Nameberry boxes, yet I rarely see it get mentioned or recommended.